Email us
Southeast Roofing logoSoutheast
Roofing

Commercial division

Protect your property, your tenants, and your budget

Flat, metal, and everything between: engineered proposals, installation phased around your operations, and one accountable local contractor across your whole portfolio.

Request a Consultation(601) 549-3783
Aerial view of large commercial buildings with white flat membrane roofsCommercial low-slope roofing
  • MS License #R22245
  • Fully insured & bonded
  • GAF Certified Contractor
  • BBB Accredited · A+ Rating

Commercial services

Every system a facility needs

Nine services, one accountable contractor, from emergency repairs to full capital replacements.

Industries we serve

Roofing that speaks your industry's language

Schedules, budgets, and constraints differ by building type. Our approach follows suit.

Explore all industries

Our approach

How commercial projects run

  • Assessment & moisture data

    Cores and condition mapping establish what's really up there before anything is proposed.

  • Engineered, itemized proposal

    System options with specs and line-item pricing: written for boards, owners, and procurement.

  • Scheduling around operations

    Staging, phasing, and noisy work planned with your team so the building keeps working.

  • Execution & documentation

    Daily watertight closes, as-built records, and warranty registration at closeout.

  • Maintenance partnership

    Scheduled inspections and reports that protect the investment for its whole life.

Choosing a commercial system: the honest selector

No single system wins every building. TPO's welded seams and reflectivity earn it the biggest share of new low-slope work; EPDM's large sheets suit big open roofs; PVC earns its premium where grease or chemicals would attack other membranes; modified bitumen brings multi-ply redundancy to high-traffic roofs; a coating can restore a roof that still qualifies; and metal spans the gap from architectural standing seam to structural panels over open purlins. The table below is how we frame the first conversation. The actual recommendation follows core samples and a moisture assessment, not a brochure.

Commercial roof-system selector
SystemSeam methodTypical specBest fitPrimary strengthMain limitationRelative cost
TPOHot-air welded45–80 mil (60 common)Offices, retail, schools, most low-slopeWelded seams + reflectivityPunctures near equipment without walk padsModerate initial investment
EPDMPrimer + seam tape45–90 mil (60 common)Large open roofs, simple geometriesBig sheets, long track record, repairableStandard black absorbs heat; grease attacks itModerate initial investment
PVCHot-air welded~50–80 milRestaurants, kitchens, some industrialResistance to grease and many chemicalsCompatibility must be verified per exposureHigher initial investment
Modified bitumenMulti-ply, adhered or weldedBase + cap sheetHigh-traffic and service-heavy roofsRedundant plies, tolerates foot trafficMore seams and laps to detailModerate initial investment
Roof coatingFluid-appliedSilicone, acrylic, urethaneSound, dry roofs that qualifyRestores without tear-offNever a fix for wet insulation or bad decksLower initial investment
Standing seam metalConcealed clipsCommonly 24 gaPublic-facing and steep-slope buildingsConcealed fasteners, long service lifeHigher up-front; slope rules vary by profileHigher initial investment
R-panel / PBRExposed fastenersCommonly 26 gaShops, warehouses, metal buildingsEconomical, spans open purlins (PBR)Exposed washers need periodic inspectionLower initial investment
Structural metalProfile-dependentCommonly 24–22 gaPEMBs and no-deck buildingsEngineered span over open framingAssembly is engineering-driven, not catalog-drivenDepends heavily on the existing assembly
Relative cost is directional only: the existing assembly, insulation, drainage, and access move every project. Specs vary by manufacturer and tested assembly.

What a commercial roof decision actually involves

Before any system is proposed, the existing roof has to be understood: core samples establish the assembly and layer count, moisture scanning maps any wet insulation, and the deck gets identified, because a recover over a wet or failing assembly just buries the problem. Code limits on roof layers, insulation R-value, tapered drainage, cover boards, edge metal, and wind-uplift zones all get settled in the proposal stage, in writing, where a board or owner can compare options line by line.

The other half of commercial roofing is operational: staging that doesn't block your docks, phasing that keeps tenants and classrooms working, daily watertight tie-ins so an afternoon storm doesn't find an open roof, and closeout documentation: as-builts, warranty registration, and the manufacturer inspection where the selected warranty requires one. Buildings keep operating; the roof project has to fit around that, not the other way around.

FAQ

Commercial roofing questions, answered

Do you handle small commercial repairs or only big projects?
Both. Repairs and maintenance are how most commercial relationships start with us. The reroof conversation comes when the roof actually needs it, with the condition history to prove it.
Which flat-roof system is best?
The one that matches your building's exposure, drainage, traffic, and horizon. We install TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, coatings, and metal, so the recommendation follows the assessment, not our inventory.
Can you work with our board's or municipality's approval process?
Yes: itemized, spec-grade proposals designed for committee review and comparable bidding are standard practice for us.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes: scheduled programs with photo-documented visits, small fixes handled on the spot, and per-building condition tracking across portfolios.

Let's talk about your roof

A consultation, not a sales pitch: we assess your building, your operations, and your budget cycle, then propose the system that actually fits.

Request a Commercial Consultation
(601) 549-3783office@southeastroofing.llc
Call NowRequest Consultation